Jennifer Mei

Well, here I am, a now college student who is earnestly trying to make her footprint be seen and making a difference in the world. I don't know where life and my interests will take me one day, but in a few year's time, I'm sure I'll get there somehow.

Sometimes I think if majoring in Biology is the right path for the future me. I see all the fierce competition around me, and I feel tired already. One thing I absolutely dislike is seeing everyone striving for the same goal - to get into med school after graduating college.

I wonder all the time what these student's purpose is. Is it so that they could become doctors one day and gain a hefty salary? Or is it their earnest desire to want to help people who are desperately trying to find a cure - and a will to live. Are they willing to give up their life and share this same burden their patients are going through?

These are the cliques that make me shake my head and lower it in shame when people ask me what I am majoring in college. I hate talking about it to older people especially. Their eyes light up with hope and pride they are interested in whether I can make it through to the end. I absolutely hate that.

It is the pride of possessing that complex knowledge that makes people want to pursue this career. It's undeniable that people will do anything in their power to keep their pride; their head tilted up; nose in the air; and eyes above others' heads; in order to keep their precious prideful selves.

What's the point?